Empower Rehab, at 2895 Roosevelt Avenue in the Bronx, is celebrating its First Anniversary. Join them on JULY 11 from 12–4 pm for food, fun, music, raffles and more.
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No Penalty Inspections
The Department of Buildings has announced the return of the annual No-Penalty Inspection Program, with expanded free inspection offerings for homeowners, business owners, and landlords in New York City. This citywide initiative allows New Yorkers to proactively call 311 to request a free, no-penalty visual inspection of various areas of their property, to get an expert opinion on potential repair projects and guidance on applicable legal requirements. This program helps owners ensure that these structures and equipment on their properties are in good condition, with no visibly apparent hazardous conditions. For the first year ever, DOB has added building facades, boilers, and private elevators to our No-Penalty Inspection Program, in an effort to offer more New Yorkers access to this long running program.
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Free Mediation Services
MEND NYC is a new citywide initiative that provides free mediation and conflict resolution services to address a number of neighborhood disputes that impact New Yorkers every day. This program is an opportunity to create direct communication and compromise, establishing respectful and ongoing relationships that help New Yorkers co-exist peacefully in their communities while ensuring that small businesses thrive.
MEND NYC helps New Yorkers address issues in their neighborhood that may include:
- Quality-of-life issues between residents and businesses
- Negotiation between commercial tenants and landlords
- Neighboring business to business misunderstandings
Read about MEND NYC and some positive outcomes that have been reached in cases similar to yours in this Op-Ed. Sit down and work through that disagreement, New York, New York Daily News, April 8, 2021
Watch a video about MEND NYC. In the video you will hear from a local business owner and a neighbor who lives upstairs from his restaurant. After the neighbor contacted MEND NYC about noise from the business, they were able to solve the issue together using mediation.
Quality of Life Concerns between Residents and Neighboring Businesses
Your conflict may be MENDable:
- If you are a New York City resident experiencing a chronic or urgent quality-of-life issue such as excessive noise, trash, crowds and you believe the issue is related to a neighboring business; or
- If you are a small business that is experiencing a heavy volume of complaints from a neighboring resident
In all cases, both parties in the conflict must be willing to enter a discussion with one another and a mediator in order for the conflict to be MENDable.
Communication Between Small Businesses and Landlords
If you are a small business or a commercial landlord and you are experiencing a conflict or a failure to communicate, you may want to use free mediation services provided by MEND NYC to start a dialogue with the other party in order to come to a creative solution that is mutually beneficial for both of you.
Types of cases that are MENDable include those where a landlord and a small business commercial tenant is looking for a free option to help them start a dialogue with the other party before lawyers are engaged. Types of conflicts that can benefit from mediation include, but are not limited to:
- How to resolve past due rent (rent arrears);
- How to proceed with rent payments going forward; and
- How to get out of lease terms (e.g. length of lease).
Business owners should also be aware that the NYC Department of Small Business Services administers the Commercial Lease Assistance Program, which provides free legal services to eligible businesses. There are certain types of issues that a business may face that can be solved through mediation, and without lawyers. In these instances, SBS may refer your case to MEND NYC.
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BID Can Help
Is your Throggs Neck BID-area business or organization planning a special sale or event? Let us know and we will help get the word out in our social media and newsletter!
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HEALTH FAIR POSTPONED
THE JUNE 10 THROGGS NECK BID HEALTH FAIR HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
Smoke traveling south from the current wildfires in Canada has impacted air quality in NYC and the Northeast. As a result, The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory citywide, which has been extended until 11:59 PM on 6/7. Conditions have worsened since last night, and air quality has been deemed unhealthy for sensitive groups. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and NYC Emergency Management advise everyone to limit outdoor activity as much as possible, including outdoor dining.
Preparedness Actions:
– Check the air quality forecast from local media outlets & the National Weather Service as conditions may change.
– Vulnerable populations, including those with heart or respiratory problems, children & older adults may be especially sensitive to current air quality conditions and should stay indoors.
– If you are an older adult or have heart or breathing problems and need to be outside, wear a high quality mask (e.g. N95 or KN95).
For more information, visit the National Weather Service at https://www.weather.gov/okx/ or the Department of Environmental Conservation at http://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/aqi/aqi_forecast.cfm
The Throggs Neck BID in partnership with State Senator Nathalia Fernandez will present a FREE health and wellness event on Saturday, June 10, from 9am–1pm at the Derosa O’Boyle Triangle, near the public library, at 3025 Cross Bronx Expressway, North Service Road. Experts in physical, mental, spiritual and financial health will be there. FREE snacks and free games and face painting will be available for children. See you there!
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Salsa at Bridges
Local favorite BRIDGES BAR (4100 East Tremont Avenue) will hold SALSA evenings Thursday at 7pm, along with a Happy Hour until 10pm, and complimentary buffet. Dress to Impress!
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Special Events at Bridges!
Friday, May 5: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, $6 Margaritas, and DJ Johnny!
Saturday, May 6: Canelo v. Ryder
Saturday, May 6, 3pm: Kentucky Derby & Free BBQ! 3pm
4100 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY 10465
Fiorentina, the wonderful steak house in our community, (3617 East Tremont Avenue) is offering a special deal. While awaiting the finalization of its liquor license, you can have a FREE appetizer with any steak dinner! Make a reservation now at 718-812-1112.
There is a new program launched by the Department of Buildings (DOB) targeted to small business owners: The “Small Business Support Team” (SBT.)
The goal is to help small businesses navigate DOB requirements, resolve issues, and enable businesses to open and operate in a timely and safe manner. The dedicated team of project advocates is available to offer information or assistance with property research, applications filling and signoff processes, or violations.
SBT will provide small business owners and entrepreneurs the dedicated DOB support they need. With a single point of contact at DOB, this allows you to have one-on-one guidance so your planned or ongoing construction projects can move to completion
Dedicated Team of Project Advocates. One point of contact for answers, coordination, and project scope management to help your business open on time without issues.
One-on-one guidance. Providing support at NO COST for your planned or ongoing construction projects, including assistance with inspections, permits, and overall general advice.
Proactive Consultations. SBT will provide answers up front to avoid issues down the road, creating a project road map to facilitate completing your project on time.
Interagency Assistance. Working closely with our partners at SBS Business Express Service Team, they help you coordinate with other City agencies to resolve technical and operational issues relating to your project or property, so your project is done right and on time. Apply for assistance at https://a810-dobnow.nyc.gov/publish/MPPBuildProject/index.html#!/SmallBusinessSupport